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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 06-19 CC MINems. Book 64 Page 180 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Acting City Engineer Onley, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1984 be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Proclamation be read bar title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation declaring the week of June 18-24 as "AMATEUR RADIO WEEK" was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Burt Chase. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dana, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,356, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 14,356 be adopted. Discussion. Acting City Engineer Onley said this program is designed to provide parking places for residents in areas where there are too few parking spaces; it is nct designed to circumvent any existing laws; residents will have some sort of ID to show that their car has a permit to park in a certain area. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,357, "RESOLUTION REGULATING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,357 be adopted. Councilman Van Deventer inquired how soon this would go into effect in the area of tA' Ave., between l9th and 22nd, City Manager McCabe replied as quickly as the information can be processed; he will, bring back a report next week. Discussion re the possible waiver of fees. Motion carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 14,358, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT FOR MODIFICATION OF T.S. ON .HIGHLAND AT 16TH, 18TH AND 24TH STREETS (ENG. SPEC. NO. 9 39 -A ) . "r Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,358 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas the Ordinance be presented by title only,. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/19/84 Book 64 Page 181 Ordinance No. 6/19/84-1, "Ordinance regulating the use of firecrackers in religious ceremonies." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1825 (6/12/84-1), "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1324 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOPJ.D." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1825 (6/ 2/84-1) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Ordinance No. 1826 (6/ 2/84-2), "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1076 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1826 (6/12/84-2) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wits Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Ordinance No. 1827 (6/12/84-a), "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1333 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1827 (6//2/84-3) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 50, dated June 12, 1984, in the amount of $125,566.40 (Warrants Nos. 84103 through 84203) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of MARGARET MARTINEZ, arising from an accident on June 5, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on June 13, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ENRIQUE R. (RICKY) DE LA BARRERA, arising from an accident on April 3, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on May 31, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE from their meeting of May 17, 1984 (The following street tree removal: 1420 McKinley, Mrs. Rose Gesser, roots are breaking the sidewalk, creating a hazard, and there are plumbing problems; recommend removal upon payment of $15 towards a replacement tree) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this be approved subject to a replacement. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's report on 9TH STREET EAST OF PARADISE DRIVE (This street has problems other than dust and drainage; the street right-of-way is only 30' wide; the driven way of the 45' radius curve is only 12' wide; the sight distance at said curve is 30'; therefore, the combination of curve and sight dictate a 5 MPH speed; the slope at the curve could be cut at i to 1 slope and then the driven way will be approximately 16'; the street is narrow enough to be one-way East from Paradise; paving of this street, without curbs, will not alleviate the existing drainage problem; Ordinance No. 1537 sets the width of this street right-of-way at 60'; Public Works states that the materials cost for the project would be approximately $1,500; this does not include any earth or tree stump removal; all labor to be done by City forces; staff 6/19/84 Book 64 Page 182 recommends the City and the property owners construct on the existing 301, a temporary paving and also a temporary on the existing 45' section to the East lot line of Lot 7, after property owners sign a temporary pavement policy) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be approved. Discussion re the narrowness of the street and the possibility of making the street one-way if it cannot be widened. Councilman Dalla said the property owner on top of the hill is :standing in the way of a 1911 Act, and inquired if there was some way we ;ould force that. Acting City Engineer Onley said the gentleman is trying to put together a package and come in and contribute his fair share in improving the street. Councilman Cooper said if we do too much grading, we will have a serious drainage problem. Further discussion re the property owner's financial obligation. VINCENT QUIDASOL, 2127 E. 9th St., was present and said a letter from Public Works indicated that $1,500 is the amount needed to correct the problem. Mayor Morgan said that would be for temporary paving. Mr. Quidasol continued, he under- stands it will be done by City employees; that road is a health hazard; during the rainy season, there are times when the roads are impossible; the road in front of his house is too narrow and passersby hit his cement pavement; there is already a big crack as a result of this; he is in favor of the temporary paving. Discussion. Mr. Quidasol continued, putting up a one-way sign will not solve the problem; people will still hit the cement pavement; the solution would be to widen the street in front of his house. Further discussion. LAWRENCE A. SIES, 2220 E. l0th St., was present and said people go both ways in there; a one-way sign would not make a difference. Mayor Morgan inquired if the City planned to do any grading in there. Public Works Director Williams replied just temporary paving; there was some talk about putting up a sign saying "no trucks". Councilman Cooper said the solution to the problem is to widen the street. DAVID REINER, 2241 E. 10th St., was present and said he rides a bicycle and would use that street more often if it were safe; it is a great access street. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include the bank be taken down to where drivers can see the road ahead. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include this come back in 6 months to see if the property owner on the hill has moved ahead with his plans. Further discussion. Director, Public Works Williams said the work would be done by City crews, commencing toward the end of July. Amended motion carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe requested an Executive Session for Personnel at completion of the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR The Mayor's letter re a PARK at OLIVEWOOD SCHOOL was listed on the agenda, but was not discussed; the item is included in the FY 84-85 budget. Mayor Morgan inquired if there were any outstanding bills from the sub -contractor for the new Fire Station. Discussion. Mayor Morgan inquired how often the chains on the swings in the park are checked; one of the chains broke this weekend and someone fell. Director, Parks & Recreation Ruiz replied they are checked weekly. Mayor Morgan spoke of a newspaper article re $800-900,000 in wage and benefit increases; that is a lot of money for a city to come up with; it might be time to come up with some other ways instead of a % increase. 6/19/84 Book 64 Page 183 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters reminded Council of the Budget Hearings starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow; lunch will be 12:30-2:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Waters reported Ball Oldsmobile ('A' Ave. between 20th and 22nd Streets) allowed Prestone and oil to run down the street; it is sweet and animals and birds drink it; a cat in the neighborhood died; it's time we took serious action. City Manager McCabe said he would it out. Vice Mayor Waters reported a big bus has been parked on 'A' Ave. between 18th & 20th Streets, and cars are double parked in there. Vice Mayor Waters said things are looking up relative to the OlyrvAc Torch Relay; the route is scheduled to go down National City B.lv•a. on July 23 at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Cooper said he hoped when the G.ympic runner ran National City Blvd., no one stepped in a hole and broke a leg. Councilman Dalla referred to the discussion on City investments last week. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, the City Treasurer be instructed to develop guidelines for City investments and report to Council in two weeks. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Waters spoke of the need for a Real Estate Committee meeting in relation to the five city -owned pieces of property (21st & Wilson; 29th & 'A'; 20th & Coolidge; Gilbert Lane between Palm and Fig Court; NW corner of 16th & Euclid). Mayor Morgan said if this is surplus, we should advertise it for bid. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the list of properties be determined to be surplus and subject to disposal. Discussion re oral bids being allowed after the written bids were read and that Council retain the right to reject all bids. Councilman Van Deventer said we have properties in the City that we're hanging on to and we get nothing from them; they should be sold and the funds used for things such as curbs in areas where there are no curbs. Mayor Morgan said sometimes when you sell pieces of property you find out later you need them. Councilman Van Deventer said he could like to see the proceeds of the sale of these properties be used to beautify the City. City Attorney McLean said if the motion passes, we will advise public agencies that the property is surplus; after the period during which they can express an interest in the property, we will advertise the parcels for sale. Further discussion. Acting City Engineer Onley said the waiting period is 60 days. Discussion re appraisals and fair market value. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the motion be amended to include the funds derived be used for Purposes of beautification of the City; and the buyer must build on the land within one year. Further discussion. Amended motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session on Personnel at 4:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Corrected motion is: "The City Treasurer be instructed to develop policies and guidelines for City investments and report to Council in two weeks; and Council be provided with a weekly update and status report on all City investments every Friday. 6/19/84 Book 64 Page 184 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to 8:00 a.m., June 20, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:37 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Council on June 26, 1984. * Corrections CITY CL� regular meeting of the City No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 6/19/84 *Motion in Paragraph 5, page 183 is incomplete. Complete motion is: "The City Treasurer be instructed to develop policies and guidelines for City investments and report to Council in two weeks; and Council be provided with a weekly update and status report on all City investments every Friday." This correction was made at the 7/3/84 meeting by unanimous vote. C_'l ��ye�